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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.01, 482.52 and 239.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.01, 482.52 and 239.75 is: 330.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.01 : 482.52 = 239.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.01/482.52 = 239.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.01x = 482.52 × 239.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.01x = 115,684.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,684.17/350.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.52

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